Annie Leibovitz Shoots Obama Family White House Portrait
David Sessions
Washington Reporter
Posted:
10/23/09
Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz, who has faced relentless media scrutiny this year over her tangled personal finances, was selected to snap the official White House portrait of the Obama family. The photo, taken in the Green Room, was released this morning on the official White House Flickr stream.
Leibovitz typically photographs celebrities for magazines, and is known for her iconic shots of John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen and Demi Moore, among many others. She has occasionally done portraits of political figures, including one of Queen Elizabeth II during a state visit to the White House in 2007.
Leibovitz typically photographs celebrities for magazines, and is known for her iconic shots of John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen and Demi Moore, among many others. She has occasionally done portraits of political figures, including one of Queen Elizabeth II during a state visit to the White House in 2007.